Mineral and Power Resources — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

Differentiate between tropical evergreen forests and deciduous forests.

What is an EVM?

Re-read the story on Rathnam as well as the provisions of the 1989 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Now list one reason why you think he used this law to file a complaint.

Amu: Did you notice that the roads in Saidapet were so bumpy and without treetlights? I wonder what the place is like at night.
Kumar: What better can you expect in a slum!
Amu: Why should slums be like that? Shouldn't they have public facilities?
Kumar: I think public facilities are for all those who live in proper houses in colonies. They are the people who pay taxes. Amu: Why do you say that! Slum dwellers are also citizens and they have rights too.
Kumar: Arrey! The government will go bankrupt this way!
Amu: Well, it has to find a way. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a slum without proper roads, water, electricity?
Kumar: Err....
Amu: Our Constitution recognises many of the public facilities as being a part of the Right to Life. The government must see that these rights are protected so that everyone can lead a decent life.
Whose point of view do you agree with?

From your previous LET’S lessons on the theme of Democracy and Governance, name a few Constitutional functions of the Parliament.
Did you list the election of President and Vice President?

On what conditions could the ruling chiefs pass on the kingdoms to their heirs?

You have read about the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the on-going struggle. Students from countries across the world have come together to support this struggle for Justice. From protest marches to awareness campaigns, you can read about their activities on the website www.studentsforbhopal.com. The website also has resources such as photos, posters, documentaries, victims' statements etc. Use this and other resources to make a wallpaper/exhibition on the Bhopal gas tragedy for your classroom. Invite the whole school to see and talk about it.

What change occurred in the 18th century in Mughal army?

What are the ways in which marginalized communities tried to overcome the discriminations they faced?

How does good health support children’s cognitive development? Explain and give one example.